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World Defense Show 2026 Concludes with US$ 8.8 Billion Deals

Held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, with the follow-up and supervision of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the third edition of the World Defense

Saudi Arabia Seeks F-15 Sustainment

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of F-15 Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.0 billion.

Saudi Arabia Requests 730 PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement Missiles

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $9.0 billion.

DIMDEX 2026 Concludes with Deals Exceeding US$5 Billion

The ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026) concluded on Thursday, under the patronage of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with record-breaking participation and agreements worth more than QR18.5 billion.

Dubai Airshow 2025 Sets Historic Record with Deals Exceeding US$202 Billion

Dubai Airshow 2025 concluded Friday with an extraordinary week of breakthroughs, strategic partnerships, and industry-shaping discussions. From major announcements to unparalleled networking opportunities

Egypt Requests National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $4.67 billion.

EDGE Signs USD 2.45 Billion Naval Contract with Kuwait Ministry of Defence

EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major AED 9 billion (USD 2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats.

UAE Requests Six CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, F-16 Sustainment

The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.32 billion.

Fincantieri’s WASS Submarine Systems to Supply Torpedoes to Royal Saudi Naval Forces

Fincantieri, through its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems, a leader in the design and development of advanced underwater defense systems, has secured a significant order from the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the supply of MU90 Lightweight Torpedoes.

Otokar Debuts URAL II Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle at World Defense Show

Otokar, Türkiye’s leader in land vehicle exports, is participating in World Defense Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a selection of its wheeled and tracked land systems within a long-term engagement approach focused on operational relevance and in-country capability development.

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